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Emergency Plan Home Important Phone Numbers Building Evacuation Shelter in Place Temporary Mass Care Emergencies... Active Shooter Alcohol Anthrax or Suspected Biological Incident Bomb Threat Fire Medical Nuclear Power Plant Psychological Crisis Terrorism Utility Failure Violent Criminal Behavior Weather The Emergency Plan is coordinated by the University Safety Office.

Medical Emergencies Providing Aid - Initial Response • Check the scene for safety. Check the victim for consciousness. 1. Checking the unconscious victim: - Tap and shout to see if the person responds. - If no response, have someone call for an ambulance. - Look, listen and feel for breathing for about 5 seconds. - If no breathing, position victim on back while supporting head and neck. - Tilt head back and lift chin. - Look, listen, and feel for breathing for about 5 seconds. - Check for severe bleeding. - Care for life-threatening conditions if you have the proper training. 2. If the victim is conscious: - Watch for changes in breathing and consciousness. - Help the victim rest comfortably. - Keep the victim from getting chilled or overheated. - Reassure the victim. - Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in danger of further injury. When to Call an Ambulance • Call 911 and notify the university police if the victim: - Is unconscious - Has trouble breathing - Has a chest pain or pressure - Is bleeding severely - Has pressure or pain in the abdomen that does not go away - Is vomiting or passing blood - Has repeated seizures or a seizure that lasts for more than a few minutes - Has a severe headache or slurred speech - Appears to have been poisoned - Has injuries to the head, neck, or back - Has possible broken bones

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